Jacobs
Cost Engineer
Jacobs, New York, New York, us, 10261
At Jacobs, what we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We are looking for a Cost Engineer who is driven by exceeding expectations to join our collaborative project team in the Manhattan, NY office working on projects that will enhance the lives of K-12 students!
In the role you’ll have the opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. You’ll provide support to the Project Managers by developing and maintaining project cost/change controls, project budget, review contractor’s unit price estimate, prepare new cost estimates, assist in reviewing process with the contractors, perform cost analysis, and change order estimates/negotiations, document control, scheduling, and RFI’s. You’ll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards by analyzing drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Bring your talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you!
Associate Degree in Engineering or Construction related field
5+ years’ experience working on building construction MEP projects and civil projects as a Cost Engineer/Estimator
Ability to read and interpret contract documents and construction plans to prepare estimates.
Ability to understand project scope and create estimate pertaining to the scope and specifications.
Ability to perform quantity take offs from drawings and other technical documents.
Ability to understand construction process ad break down a construction task to understand material and labor involved.
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ideally, you’ll also have
Bachelor Degree, Engineering or Construction related field
Working knowledge of the Gordian Construction Task Catalog preferred
Experience with the Job Order Contracting process, or other unit price contracts
Forward thinking mindset and ability to actively contribute to the project with innovative ideas
Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
Sponsorship is not available for this position
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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are looking for a Cost Engineer who is driven by exceeding expectations to join our collaborative project team in the Manhattan, NY office working on projects that will enhance the lives of K-12 students!
In the role you’ll have the opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. You’ll provide support to the Project Managers by developing and maintaining project cost/change controls, project budget, review contractor’s unit price estimate, prepare new cost estimates, assist in reviewing process with the contractors, perform cost analysis, and change order estimates/negotiations, document control, scheduling, and RFI’s. You’ll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards by analyzing drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Bring your talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you!
Associate Degree in Engineering or Construction related field
5+ years’ experience working on building construction MEP projects and civil projects as a Cost Engineer/Estimator
Ability to read and interpret contract documents and construction plans to prepare estimates.
Ability to understand project scope and create estimate pertaining to the scope and specifications.
Ability to perform quantity take offs from drawings and other technical documents.
Ability to understand construction process ad break down a construction task to understand material and labor involved.
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ideally, you’ll also have
Bachelor Degree, Engineering or Construction related field
Working knowledge of the Gordian Construction Task Catalog preferred
Experience with the Job Order Contracting process, or other unit price contracts
Forward thinking mindset and ability to actively contribute to the project with innovative ideas
Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
Sponsorship is not available for this position
#EastPMCM #NorthPMCM
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.